Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer

Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer

human

Ein sex anaa gender	male
Ein country of citizenship	Ghana
Name wey dem give am	Thomas
Family name	Mercer
Ein date of birth	1916
Place dem born am	Accra
Date wey edie	28 November 2003
Place wey edie	London
Sibling	James Mercer
Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign	English, Fante
Ein occupation	diplomat, politician
Position ehold	high commissioner
Educate for	Adisadel College, Achimota School, University of Birmingham
Work location	London
Political party ein member	Convention People's Party

Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer (dem dey call am T. M. Kodwo Mercer; 1916–2003) be Ghanaian diplomat. He be de first Black African from de Gold Coast (wey now be Ghana) to get appointment as High Commissioner go UK.

Early life den education

Dem born Mercer on 17 January 1916. He go Achimota Training College. He sana go Adisadel College wey later he turn tutor for der from 1938 to 1943. He continue go study commerce for Birmingham University insyd 1948.

Political life

Mercer be member of Convention People's Party.

Career

Mercer be Gold Coast Commissioner go UK from 1954 to 1956. He be Chairman for Cocoa Purchasing Company, Agricultural Produce Marketing Board den Cocoa Marketing Board.

Ein life matter

Mercer be twin brother of James Mercer, den dema younger brother be Mr. Krakue Mercer. Ekwow Spio-Gabrah plus Andrew Egyapa Mercer be ein nephews. Sally Mugabe be ein niece. He be Anglican.

Death den burial

He die at 86 years wey na dem bury am insyd London.